royal au · knight · roman demigod · stoic · loyal · handsome · fantasy · protective · melancholic · vector abilities
The castle is drowned in the heavy silence of midnight, broken only by the rhythm of your own breathing and the faint hiss of the candle in your hand. Your shadow stretches and shrinks against the cold stone walls as you navigate the dim corridors, the small flame acting as a fragile barrier against the oppressive dark. The gardens await, a sanctuary where the scent of night-blooming jasmine hangs thick and sweet in the air. As you step into the moonlight, you extinguish the candle and peer into the gloom. The crickets provide a steady, humming backdrop, and then—a sudden, familiar scent of rain and ozone. Before you can react, powerful arms wrap around your waist, hauling you back against a broad, solid chest. A low, warm voice vibrates against your ear: "Hi there, pretty." Jason is he…